Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

Ways to Fill Your Cup in 2025
2025 has really hit the ground running in our household. Work has been crazy for both my husband and myself, kids are busy with extra curriculars that they of course need to be shuttled to and from. I...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 05, 2025

How a Thermos Changed My Life and 5 Car Dinner Ideas For On The Go
For our household, 2025 feels a lot like 2024 as far as our routine and the overall business of life. We did get to recharge slightly over winter break which I am incredibly grateful for. But I am not...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 03, 2025 Getty | zamrznutitonovi

When the New Year Doesn't Feel New
I love the feeling that the start of a new year can bring. A chance to re-assess priorities and to make resolutions and goals to better ourselves. I have made countless lists of things I will start do...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 26, 2024

New Year Resolution Round-Up: 25 Achievable Ideas
If you are feeling a bit uninspired but looking for some resolution or goal ideas going into 2025, we have you covered. If you are not interested in a resolution, we have you covered there too and ful...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 19, 2024

Christmas Morning Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas: One Sweet One Savory
One thing my kids roll their eyes over every Christmas morning is the fact that I don't let them out of their rooms until I feel everything is ready. I know some families who have a rule that the kids...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 17, 2024

Easy Sugar Cookies
If you are looking for an easy and delicious sugar cookie recipe, look no further. These cookies were the perfect texture and flavor. They were yummy before we even frosted them! Check out this video ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 16, 2024 Getty | VeselovaElena

Teacher Christmas Gift Ideas Round-Up
Tis the season to rejoice and to spread good cheer. For some, that could include showing appreciation and love with gifts. If it's the time of year you start thinking about an end of year gift for tea...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 11, 2024

The Winter Blues are More Common in Women Than Men
Winter has fully set in and with that can come not only extra darkness outside but also inside as our brains and bodies deal with temperature drops and little sunlight. There are some days I leave for...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 03, 2024

When Christmas Doesn't Bring Joy
The season of Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of the year. Gathering with family and friends, special church services, exchanging gifts, celebrating old traditions and making new ones....
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 30, 2024 GettyImages | Digital Skillet

25 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Tweens and Teens
My kids are 11 and 14 and Christmas seems to get increasingly harder when it comes to what to get them for gifts. Particularly for my 14-year-old son. If you too are struggling, here are some ideas I ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 28, 2024